City Council
Regular MeetingSalinas, CA · June 17, 2025
Minutes
200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas,
City of Salinas CA 93901
www.cityofsalinas.org
Meeting Minutes - Unofficial
City Council
Mayor Dennis Donohue
Councilmembers:
Jose Luis Barajas, District 1 - Tony Barrera, District 2
Margaret D'Arrigo, District 3 - Gloria De La Rosa, District 4
Andrew Sandoval, District 5 - Aurelio Salazar, District 6
Rene Mendez, City Manager
Christopher A. Callihan, City Attorney
City Clerk’s Office: (831) 758-7381
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 4:00 PM SALINAS ROTUNDA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Present: 7- Councilmember Jose Barajas
Councilmember Tony Barrera
Councilmember Margaret D'Arrigo
Councilmember Gloria De La Rosa
Councilmember Aurelio Salazar
Councilmember Jose Andrew Sandoval
Mayor Dennis Donohue
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed to closed session at 4:03 p.m. pursuant to:
ID#25-244 a. Real Property Negotiations-California Government Code section 54956.8,
conference with Real Property Negotiators, René Mendez, City Manager; Lisa
Murphy, Assistant City Manager; Christopher A. Callihan, City Attorney; and Lisa
Brinton, Community Development Director regarding discussions with the Salinas
Valley Solid Waste Authority General Manager on the price and terms of payment for
131 Sun Street (APN 003-051-087-000) and 139 Sun Street (APN 003-051-086-
000) in the city of Salinas.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED IN THE ROTUNDA AT 4:30 P.M.
PUBLIC DISCLOSURE
Pursuant to California Government Code section 54957.1, there were no reportable
actions on closed session matters.
PROCLAMATION
The City Council proclaimed:
City of Salinas Page 1
City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial June 17, 2025
Juneteenth
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Received public comment from members of the public in attendance and on Zoom.
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 - LEVINE ACT
No disclosures reported.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ID#25-240 Sanitary Sewer Rate Increase
Received report from City Engineer Adriana Robles regarding the sanitary sewer rate
increase. She reported that on April 22, 2025, the City Council approved a resolution
accepting the Sewer Rate Study, approving the Sewer Rate Schedule, and directing staff
to distribute Proposition 218 Public Hearing Notices for proposed sanitary sewer rate
increases with the public hearing to be held on June 17, 2025. Following the City
Council’s action and distribution of the Proposition 218 Hearing Notices, during staff's
review of the materials inaccuracies in some of the rates and rate categories were
identified. In order to ensure the accuracy of the rates and rate categories and to clarify
the process by which the City will receive protests to and objections to the proposed rate
increase, a revised Sewer Rate Study, sewer rate schedule, and public hearing notices
will be prepared and distributed. It is anticipated that the revised documents will be
presented to the City Council on July 1, 2025, with a public hearing to be appropriately
scheduled thereafter, depending on the direction and action of the City Council. Report
filed with the City Clerk as the official record.
The following member of the public in attendance commented on the report:
Jose Guerra, Monte Bella
Kim Reyor, Sherwood Lake Mobile Home Park
Peter Szalai
Yolanda Hayes
No action is required. Received report.
ID#25-201 United States Department of Housing and Urban Development FY 2025-2029
Consolidated Plan, FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan and Alisal
Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area Designation
Received report from Community Development Analyst Monica Ponce and Francisco
Brambila regarding the City’s administration of three federal HUD entitlement programs;
1) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), 2) HOME Investment Partnerships
Program (HOME), and 3) Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) which serve low and
moderate-income households and neighborhoods in Salinas. For the City to remain
eligible to receive CDBG, HOME, and ESG funding, the City must prepare and submit a
FY 2025- 2029 Con Plan and a FY 2025-2026 AAP to HUD for approval. The City is also
in the process of updating the ANRSA designation concurrently with the FY 2025-2029
Con Plan and FY 2025- 2026 AAP. The ANRSA designation will provide a valuable tool
by allowing greater flexibility of HUD funding to be utilized in a specific targeted
geographic area. Report filed with the City Clerk as the official record.
City of Salinas Page 2
City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial June 17, 2025
The following member of the public in attendance commented on the report:
David Maisonneuve
Eloise Shimm
Jose Guerra, Monte Bella
Yolanda Hayes
Mary Ann Worden
Adam Pinterits
Upon motion by Councilmember Salazar, seconded by Councilmember D'Arrigo,
Resolution approving the City of Salinas' United States Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD) Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan (Con
Plan), FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan (AAP), Alisal Neighborhood Revitalization
Strategy Area (ANRSA) designation and authorize submittal to HUD; and
delegating authority to the City Manager to incorporate any necessary
modifications based upon community feedback and final HUD allocation for the
AAP prior to submissions to HUD; and authorizing the Mayor, or designee, for and
on behalf of the City, to execute any related agreements, contracts, certifications,
or amendments related to the funding allocations set forth in FY 2025-2026 AAP
was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval
and Mayor Donohue
Enactment No: RES 23267
ID#25-224 Bid Protest for the 2025 Pavement Improvements Project
Received report from City Attorney Christopher Callihan regarding the Bid Protest
submitted by Granite Construction Company contesting McKim Corporation’s
self-designation as a Local Business Enterprise for the 2025 Pavement Improvements
Project. Report filed with the City Clerk as the official record.
The following member of the public in attendance commented on the report:
Jose Guerra
Mary Ann Worden
Upon motion by Councilmember D'Arrigo, seconded by Councilmember De La
Rosa, Resolution accepting the Bid Protest submitted by Granite Construction
Company contesting McKim Corporation's self-designation as a Local Business
Enterprise for the 2025 Pavement Improvements Project was approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval
and Mayor Donohue
Enactment No: RES 23268
ID#25-245 Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program
and Annual Appropriations Limit
Received report from Finance Director Selina Andrews regarding the e Proposed FY
2025-26 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program were developed to continue
efforts to address the highest community and organizational priorities. Guided by City
Council’s strategic priorities, this Proposed Budget prioritizes and reallocates the City’s
General Funds and other fund resources for some of our most challenging issues –
City of Salinas Page 3
City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial June 17, 2025
including community safety, planning and permitting services, code enforcement,
infrastructure, and economic and housing development. Report filed with the City Clerk
as the official record.
The following member of the public in attendance commented on the report:
Peter Szalai
Jose Guerra
Mary Ann Worden
Ignacio Fragoso
Yolanda Hayes
David Maisonneve
Eric Petersen
Katheryn Ramirez
Rachel Saunders, Big Sur Land Trust
Adam Pinterits
Jonathan De Anda, General Manager for the Salinas Regional Soccer Complex
Joel Hernandez, Center for Community Advocacy
Upon motion by Councilmember Salazar, seconded by Councilmember
Sandoval, Resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Proposed Operating
Budget for the City of Salinas and Successor Agency to the former Salinas
Redevelopment Agency; the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program
for the City of Salinas; and a Resolution establishing the appropriations limit for
Fiscal Year 2025-26 at $345,864,920was approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval
and Mayor Donohue
Enactment No: RES 23269; RES 23270
CONSIDERATION
ID#25-186 Extension of Salinas Youth Council Pilot Program
Received report from Community Relations Manager Sophia Rome regarding the
approved On October 22, 2024, the Council approved the establishment of a Youth
Council Pilot Program through July 31, 2025, following a recommendation made to the
City Manager by the City’s 2024 Youth Interns. The City has established partnerships
with the Salinas Union High School District (SUHSD) and the County of Monterey
“Striving to Reduce Youth Violence Everywhere” (STRYVE) program to enhance the
Youth Council program framework that provides youth leadership development and civic
engagement opportunities with alternating two-year terms. With the application period
closing in June 2025, the recommendation is to extend the pilot program through July 31,
2027, to allow for a full Youth Council term, which will inform the final recommendations
to the City Council before the end of the pilot program period. Report filed with the City
Clerk as the official record.
The following member of the public in attendance commented on the report:
Jose Guerra
Upon motion by Councilmember Sandoval, seconded by Councilmember
Barajas, Resolution extending the City of Salinas Youth Council pilot program
through July 31, 2027 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
City of Salinas Page 4
City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial June 17, 2025
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval
and Mayor Donohue
Enactment No: RES 23271
ID#25-226 Tow Service Franchise Agreements for FY 2025-26
Received report from Police Sergeant Duran regarding the rotational tow program which
provides towing services for the abatement and removal of vehicles. Tow companies
provide services pursuant to a Tow Service Franchise Agreement which is approved each
fiscal year. The Police Department is requesting approval to enter into the FY 2025-26
Tow Service Franchise Agreements with the same terms and conditions as Agreements
approved during last FY. The tow companies have also requested the City Council
consider establishing an exemption from the over-sized vehicle restrictions set forth in
Article XVIII of Chapter 20 of the Salinas Municipal Code section. Report filed with the
City Clerk as the official record.
The following member of the public in attendance commented on the report:
Jose Guerra
Peter Szalai
Yolanda Hayes
Joe Alvarado
Upon motion by Councilmember Sandoval, seconded by Councilmember
Barrera, Resolution delegating authority to the City Manager to enter into the
Salinas Police Department's FY 2025-26 Tow Service Franchise Agreements,
setting the FY 2025-26 franchise fee, and maintaining the $1,500 credit for
disposal of recreational vehicles; and directed staff to evaluate the feasibility for
an exemption from the over-sized parking regulations for the tow franchisees
was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval
and Mayor Donohue
Enactment No: RES 23272
CONSENT AGENDA
ID#25-128 Agreement with Wallace Group for the Sanitary Sewer Rate Study
Upon motion by Councilmember De La Rosa, seconded by Councilmember
Sandoval, Resolution delegating authority to the City Manager to execute a
Professional Services Agreement with Wallace Group for the Sanitary Sewer
Rate Study (Project No. 9008) for a total not to exceed amount of $50,964.00; and
approving a transfer of $65,000.00 to CIP 9008 for additional work needed to
complete the Sanitary Sewer Rate Study process.was approved. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval
and Mayor Donohue
Enactment No: RES 23273
City of Salinas Page 5
City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial June 17, 2025
ID#25-152 Acceptance of the Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facility Sediment
Removal Project, CIP No. 9368
Upon motion by Councilmember De La Rosa, seconded by Councilmember
Sandoval, Resolution accepting the Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facility
Sediment Removal Project, CIP No. 9368, for maintenance and responsibility was
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval
and Mayor Donohue
Enactment No: RES 23274
ID#25-190 Professional Services Agreement with PlaceWorks, Inc. for Zoning Code
Update
Upon motion by Councilmember De La Rosa, seconded by Councilmember
Sandoval, Resolution delegating authority to the City Manager to execute an
Agreement for Professional Services with PlaceWorks, Inc. to prepare
comprehensive Zoning Code updates for the City of Salinas in an amount not to
exceed $1,000,000 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval
and Mayor Donohue
Enactment No: RES 23275
ID#25-205 Cesar Chavez Park Soccer Field, CIP No. 9005
Upon motion by Councilmember De La Rosa, seconded by Councilmember
Sandoval, Resolution approving the reallocation of funding from CIP No. 9361 to
CIP No. 9005 in the amount of $43,100; and approve the contract change order
(CCO #4) in
the amount of $72,898.50; and accept the Cesar Chavez Park Soccer Field; CIP
No. 9005 for maintenance and responsibility.was approved. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval
and Mayor Donohue
Enactment No: RES 23276
ID#25-207 Award of the 2025 Pavement Improvements Project, CIP No. 9981
Upon motion by Councilmember De La Rosa, seconded by Councilmember
Sandoval, Resolution approving the plans and specifications for the 2025
Pavement Improvements Project, CIP No. 9981; awarding a contract to Granite
Construction Company in the amount of $4,838,830.20 for the 2025 Pavement
Improvements Project, CIP No. 9981; approving a 20% contingency in the amount
of $967,766 for a total not to exceed $5,806,596.20; and delegating authority to the
City Manager to execute any and all contract change orders related to this
project was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
City of Salinas Page 6
City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial June 17, 2025
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval
and Mayor Donohue
Enactment No: RES 23277
ID#25-209 Agreements with Downtown Streets Inc. to Provide Cleanup of Alisal
Commercial Corridors (FY 2025-26)
Councilmember De La Rosa announced her conflict of interest with the agreement with
Downtown Streets Inc as he husband Leo De La Rosa was employed with Downtown
Streets Inc and left the Rotunda.
Upon motion by Councilmember Sandoval, seconded by Councilmember
Barrera, Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a service agreement
with Downtown Streets, Inc. for regular cleanup of Alisal commercial corridors in
an amount not to exceed $240,726 from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026; and
execute a License Agreement with Downtown Streets, Inc. for a fee of $1.00 from
July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, for use of a portion of the rear property at 282 East
Alisal Street to provide a staging and equipment storage area in support of
Downtown Streets, Inc.'s Alisal commercial corridor regular cleanup services and
consider expanding services to other areas of the city in the future was
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 6- Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo,
Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval and Mayor Donohue
Absent: 1- Councilmember De La Rosa
Enactment No: RES 23278
ID#25-210 Appointments to the Salinas Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency
Board of Directors
Upon motion by Councilmember De La Rosa, seconded by Councilmember
Sandoval, Resolution for the appointment of Brenda Granillo as the California
Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) regulated water company representative, and
Tom Adcock as alternate, to serve on the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater
Sustainability Agency (SVBGSA) Board of Directors JPA was approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval
and Mayor Donohue
Enactment No: RES 23279
ID#25-211 Agreements For Hope Services to Provide Cleanup of Alisal Commercial
Corridors (FY 2025-26)
Upon motion by Councilmember De La Rosa, seconded by Councilmember
Sandoval, Resolution delegating authority to the City Manager to execute an
Agreement for Services with Hope Services for FY 2025-26 to provide regular
cleanup of the Alisal commercial corridors in an amount not to exceed $51,870
from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026; and enter into a License Agreement for FY
2025-26 with Hope Services for a fee of $1.00 from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
City of Salinas Page 7
City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial June 17, 2025
for use of a portion of the property at 655 Elvee Drive for staging and equipment
storage in support of Hope Services' Alisal commercial corridor regular cleanup
services was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval
and Mayor Donohue
Enactment No: RES 23280
ID#25-219 Administrative Remedies Procedure for Challenges to Rate Setting
Procedures (Proposition 218 and Assembly Bill 2257)
Upon motion by Councilmember De La Rosa, seconded by Councilmember
Sandoval, Resolution establishing a procedure for property owner objections to
rate setting procedures in compliance with Proposition 218 and Assembly Bill
2257 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval
and Mayor Donohue
Enactment No: RES 23281
ID#25-220 CIP Budget Reallocation for Lake Street Lift Station Pump 1 -
Replacement/Upgrades
Upon motion by Councilmember De La Rosa, seconded by Councilmember
Sandoval, Resolution approving the reallocation of $375,730 from CIP 9010 (CCTV
Inspections) to CIP 9222 (E Lake St Pump Station upgrades) was approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval
and Mayor Donohue
Enactment No: RES 23282
ID#25-221 Change Order Contingency for the Design-Build of Hebbron Family Center
Upon motion by Councilmember De La Rosa, seconded by Councilmember
Sandoval, Resolution approving a $250,000 contingency for the Hebbron Family
Center Design-Build contract thereby increasing the total contract not to exceed
amount to $10,729,600; and authorizing the Public Works Director to execute any
and all contract change orders related to this project was approved. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval
and Mayor Donohue
Enactment No: RES 23283
ID#25-227 Acceptance of Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Grant
Upon motion by Councilmember De La Rosa, seconded by Councilmember
Sandoval, Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the $75,000 Internet Crimes
Against Children (ICAC) Grant administered by the City of San Jose, delegating
City of Salinas Page 8
City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial June 17, 2025
authority to the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to effectuate
the grant, and the establishment of the ICAC Grant expense appropriation and
corresponding revenue budget up to $75,000 to support grant activities was
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval
and Mayor Donohue
Enactment No: RES 23284
ID#25-238 Technology Equipment and Upgrade Services for the Police Mobile
Command Vehicle
Upon motion by Councilmember De La Rosa, seconded by Councilmember
Sandoval, Resolution authorizing the Purchasing Agent to complete the
procurement of technology equipment and associated upgrade/retrofit services
for the Police Department's Mobile Command Vehicle, for an amount not to
exceed $189,490.28 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval
and Mayor Donohue
Enactment No: RES 23285
ID#25-239 Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with AMS.NET, Johnson Electronics,
and MJ Communications for Security Cameras and Access Controls
Upon motion by Councilmember De La Rosa, seconded by Councilmember
Sandoval, Resolution delegating authority to the City Manager, to execute
Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with AMS.NET Inc., Johnson Electronics Inc.,
and MJ Communications Inc. for the design, build, installation and maintenance
of security cameras and access control systems at certain City owned facilities to
extend the term for an additional two (2) years, amend the scope of services, and
increase the total compensation by $500,000 for a total not to exceed amount of
$1,500,000 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval
and Mayor Donohue
Enactment No: RES 23286
ID#25-243 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County of Monterey for
Mobile Crisis Services
Upon motion by Councilmember De La Rosa, seconded by Councilmember
Sandoval, Resolution delegating authority to the City Manager to execute a
Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Monterey for the Mobile Crisis
Services Program in an amount not to exceed $390,000 for July 1, 2025 to June
30, 2026 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval
and Mayor Donohue
Enactment No: RES 23287
City of Salinas Page 9
City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial June 17, 2025
ID#25-246 Agreement with Future Citizens Foundation dba The First Tee of Monterey
County related to the Twin Creeks Golf Course
Upon motion by Councilmember De La Rosa, seconded by Councilmember
Sandoval, Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an agreement between the
City of Salinas and the Future Citizens Foundation (dba The First Tee of Monterey
County) related to the Twin Creeks Municipal Golf Course Sublease to extend the
term for one (1) year through June 30, 2026 was approved. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Ayes: 7- Councilmember Barajas, Councilmember Barrera, Councilmember D'Arrigo,
Councilmember De La Rosa, Councilmember Salazar, Councilmember Sandoval
and Mayor Donohue
Enactment No: RES 23288
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Sandoval appointed Joseph Alvarado to the Measure E Oversight
Committee. He invited the community to attend and support the Juneteenth Celebration
event.
Councilmember Barrera reported the attended the Monterey-Salinas Transit meeting and
working on their groundbreaking ceremony for their SURF project.
Barrajas appointed Shanice Virrueta to the Police Community Advisory Committee and
Paula Matelli to the Traffic and Transportation Commission. He reported that he attended
the Salinas Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency and requested a letter of support to
appoint Mr. Fragoso to a serve a the public member on the SVBGSA Board for a
two-year term. He additionally reported that he attended the Big Sur Land Trust tour of
Ensen Community Park with Center for Community Advocacy and discussed the long
term maintenance of the park. He announced he will be attending a Central Coast
Community Energy Board of Directors meeting and encouraged the community to attend
and support the Portuguese Festival.
Councilmember Salazar expressed respect and support for human life and the immigrant
farmworker community in light of the increased immigration issues throughout the State
of California and across the nation.
Councilmember De La Rosa reported that she attended the Board of Supervisors where
they recognized CRLA among other community organizations and members for their role
in banning the short hoe. She reported she attended various community events including
the Carshow at Compass Church, Relay for Life event, North Salinas High School car
show, and the Tip a Cop event.
Councilmember D’Arrigo reported that she attended the AMBAG meeting and a SNIP
mobile unit event. She added that she appreciated the Joint City Council/Planning
Commission meeting and expressed the need to elevate the commissions role. She
reported that she attended the My Life Story event and commended the Salinas High
School softball team for their championship.
Mayor Donohue reported that he also attended the tour of Ensen Park. He appointed
Councilmember D'Arrigo to the Animal Shelter JPA replacing him as the representative.
He reported that he had the opportunity to give a graduation speech at Central Coast
Community College.
City of Salinas Page 10
City Council Meeting Minutes - Unofficial June 17, 2025
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned with a moment of silence in honor of Al Espindola at 10:56 p.m.
City of Salinas Page 11
Agenda
City of Salinas
200 Lincoln Ave., Salinas, CA 93901
www.cityofsalinas.org
Meeting Agenda - Final
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
4:00 PM
SALINAS ROTUNDA
City Council
Mayor Dennis Donohue
Councilmembers:
Jose Luis Barajas, District 1 - Tony Barrera, District 2
Margaret D'Arrigo, District 3 - Gloria De La Rosa, District 4
Andrew Sandoval, District 5 - Aurelio Salazar, District 6
Rene Mendez, City Manager
Christopher A. Callihan, City Attorney
City Clerk’s Office: (831) 758-7381
City Council Meeting Agenda - Final June 17, 2025
ZOOM WEBINAR PARTICIPATION
JOIN THE ZOOM WEBINAR TO PARTICIPATE LIVE AT:
https://cityofsalinas.zoom.us/j/81402743854
To participate telephonically, call any number below:
+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 669 444 9171 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1
346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 719 359 4580 US +1 253 205 0468 US +1 689 278 1000 US
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 305 224 1968 US +1 309 205 3325 US +1 312
626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 360 209 5623 US +1 386 347 5053 US +1 507 473 4847 US +1
564 217 2000 US +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 646 931 3860 US
Webinar ID: 814 0274 3854
If prompted to enter a participant ID, press #.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION
Receive public communications from the audience on Closed session items.
The City Council will recess to closed session pursuant to:
ID#25-244 a. Real Property Negotiations-California Government Code section 54956.8,
conference with Real Property Negotiators, René Mendez, City Manager; Lisa
Murphy, Assistant City Manager; Christopher A. Callihan, City Attorney; and
Lisa Brinton, Community Development Director regarding discussions with the
Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority General Manager on the price and terms
of payment for 131 Sun Street (APN 003-051-087-000) and 139 Sun Street
(APN 003-051-086-000) in the city of Salinas.
THE CITY COUNCIL WILL RECONVENE IN THE ROTUNDA AT 4:30 P.M.
PROCLAMATION
Juneteenth
PUBLIC COMMENT PROCEDURES
If you wish to make a general public comment or comment on a specific agenda item,
you are encouraged to attend the City Council meeting in person. Public comment may
also be submitted via email at PublicComment@ci.salinas.ca.us and will be entered into
the record. Public comments generally are limited to two minutes per speaker; the
Mayor may further limit the time for public comments depending on the agenda
schedule.
City of Salinas Page 2 Printed on 6/13/2025
City Council Meeting Agenda - Final June 17, 2025
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Receive public communications on items that are not on the agenda and that are in the
City of Salinas’ subject matter jurisdiction. Comments on Consideration, Public Hearing
items, and the Consent Agenda should be held until the items are reached.
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 - LEVINE ACT
Government Code § 84308. Parties to any proceeding involving a license, permit or
other entitlement for use pending before the City Council must disclose any campaign
contributions over $500 (aggregated) within the preceding 12 months made by the
party, their agent, and those required to be aggregated with their contributions under
Government Code § 82015.5. The disclosure must include the amount contributed and
the name(s) of the contributor(s).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ID#25-240 Sanitary Sewer Rate Increase
Recommendation: No action is required. Receive a report from the City Attorney regarding the preparation
of a revised Sewer Rate Study, rate schedule, and public hearing notices to be
considered by the City Council on July 1, 2025.
ID#25-201 United States Department of Housing and Urban Development FY
2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan and Alisal
Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area Designation
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving the City of Salinas' United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan
(Con Plan), FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan (AAP), Alisal Neighborhood
Revitalization Strategy Area (ANRSA) designation and authorize submittal to HUD; and
delegating authority to the City Manager to incorporate any necessary modifications
based upon community feedback and final HUD allocation for the AAP prior to
submissions to HUD; and authorizing the Mayor, or designee, for and on behalf of the
City, to execute any related agreements, contracts, certifications, or amendments
related to the funding allocations set forth in FY 2025-2026 AAP.
ID#25-224 Bid Protest for the 2025 Pavement Improvements Project
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution accepting the Bid Protest submitted by Granite Construction
Company contesting McKim Corporation's self-designation as a Local Business
Enterprise for the 2025 Pavement Improvements Project.
ID#25-245 Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program
and Annual Appropriations Limit
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Proposed Operating Budget for
the City of Salinas and Successor Agency to the former Salinas Redevelopment
Agency; the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program for the City of Salinas;
and a Resolution establishing the appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2025-26 at
$345,864,920.
CONSIDERATION
ID#25-186 Extension of Salinas Youth Council Pilot Program
City of Salinas Page 3 Printed on 6/13/2025
City Council Meeting Agenda - Final June 17, 2025
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution extending the City of Salinas Youth Council pilot program through
July 31, 2027.
ID#25-226 Tow Service Franchise Agreements for FY 2025-26
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution delegating authority to the City Manager to enter into the Salinas
Police Department's FY 2025-26 Tow Service Franchise Agreements, setting the FY
2025-26 franchise fee, and maintaining the $1,500 credit for disposal of recreational
vehicles. Consider whether to direct staff to prepare an ordinance establishing an
exemption for tow franchisees from the oversized vehicle parking restrictions set forth
in Article XVIII of Chapter 20 of the Salinas Municipal Code.
CONSENT AGENDA
Matters listed under the Consent Agenda may be enacted by one motion unless a
member of the Council requests a separate vote or discuss. Members of the public may
comment on the Consent Agenda items collectively during their public comment.
ID#25-128 Agreement with Wallace Group for the Sanitary Sewer Rate Study
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution delegating authority to the City Manager to execute a
Professional Services Agreement with Wallace Group for the Sanitary Sewer Rate
Study (Project No. 9008) for a total not to exceed amount of $50,964.00; and approving
a transfer of $65,000.00 to CIP 9008 for additional work needed to complete the
Sanitary Sewer Rate Study process.
ID#25-152 Acceptance of the Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facility Sediment
Removal Project, CIP No. 9368
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution accepting the Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facility Sediment
Removal Project, CIP No. 9368, for maintenance and responsibility.
ID#25-190 Professional Services Agreement with PlaceWorks, Inc. for Zoning Code
Update
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution delegating authority to the City Manager to execute an
Agreement for Professional Services with PlaceWorks, Inc. to prepare comprehensive
Zoning Code updates for the City of Salinas in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.
ID#25-205 Cesar Chavez Park Soccer Field, CIP No. 9005
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving the reallocation of funding from CIP No. 9361 to CIP
No. 9005 in the amount of $43,100; and approve the contract change order (CCO #4) in
the amount of $72,898.50; and accept the Cesar Chavez Park Soccer Field; CIP No.
9005 for maintenance and responsibility.
ID#25-207 Award of the 2025 Pavement Improvements Project, CIP No. 9981
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving the plans and specifications for the 2025 Pavement
Improvements Project, CIP No. 9981; awarding a contract to Granite Construction
Company in the amount of $4,838,830.20 for the 2025 Pavement Improvements
Project, CIP No. 9981; approving a 20% contingency in the amount of $967,766 for a
total not to exceed $5,806,596.20; and delegating authority to the City Manager to
execute any and all contract change orders related to this project.
ID#25-209 Agreements with Downtown Streets Inc. to Provide Cleanup of Alisal
Commercial Corridors (FY 2025-26)
City of Salinas Page 4 Printed on 6/13/2025
City Council Meeting Agenda - Final June 17, 2025
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a service agreement with
Downtown Streets, Inc. for regular cleanup of Alisal commercial corridors in an amount
not to exceed $240,726 from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026; and execute a License
Agreement with Downtown Streets, Inc. for a fee of $1.00 from July 1, 2025, to June 30,
2026, for use of a portion of the rear property at 282 East Alisal Street to provide a
staging and equipment storage area in support of Downtown Streets, Inc.'s Alisal
commercial corridor regular cleanup services.
ID#25-210 Appointments to the Salinas Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency
Board of Directors
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution for the appointment of Brenda Granillo as the California Public
Utilities Commission (CPUC) regulated water company representative, and Tom
Adcock as alternate, to serve on the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability
Agency (SVBGSA) Board of Directors JPA.
ID#25-211 Agreements For Hope Services to Provide Cleanup of Alisal Commercial
Corridors (FY 2025-26)
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution delegating authority to the City Manager to execute an
Agreement for Services with Hope Services for FY 2025-26 to provide regular cleanup
of the Alisal commercial corridors in an amount not to exceed $51,870 from July 1,
2025 to June 30, 2026; and enter into a License Agreement for FY 2025-26 with Hope
Services for a fee of $1.00 from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 for use of a portion of the
property at 655 Elvee Drive for staging and equipment storage in support of Hope
Services' Alisal commercial corridor regular cleanup services.
ID#25-219 Administrative Remedies Procedure for Challenges to Rate Setting
Procedures (Proposition 218 and Assembly Bill 2257)
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution establishing a procedure for property owner objections to rate
setting procedures in compliance with Proposition 218 and Assembly Bill 2257.
ID#25-220 CIP Budget Reallocation for Lake Street Lift Station Pump 1 -
Replacement/Upgrades
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving the reallocation of $375,730 from CIP 9010 (CCTV
Inspections) to CIP 9222 (E Lake St Pump Station upgrades).
ID#25-221 Change Order Contingency for the Design-Build of Hebbron Family
Center
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution approving a $250,000 contingency for the Hebbron Family Center
Design-Build contract thereby increasing the total contract not to exceed amount to
$10,729,600; and authorizing the Public Works Director to execute any and all contract
change orders related to this project.
ID#25-227 Acceptance of Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Grant
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the $75,000 Internet Crimes
Against Children (ICAC) Grant administered by the City of San Jose, delegating
authority to the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to effectuate the
grant, and the establishment of the ICAC Grant expense appropriation and
corresponding revenue budget up to $75,000 to support grant activities.
ID#25-238 Technology Equipment and Upgrade Services for the Police Mobile
Command Vehicle
City of Salinas Page 5 Printed on 6/13/2025
City Council Meeting Agenda - Final June 17, 2025
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the Purchasing Agent to complete the procurement of
technology equipment and associated upgrade/retrofit services for the Police
Department's Mobile Command Vehicle, for an amount not to exceed $189,490.28.
ID#25-239 Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with AMS.NET, Johnson Electronics,
and MJ Communications for Security Cameras and Access Controls
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution delegating authority to the City Manager, to execute Amendment
No. 1 to the Agreement with AMS.NET Inc., Johnson Electronics Inc., and MJ
Communications Inc. for the design, build, installation and maintenance of security
cameras and access control systems at certain City owned facilities to extend the term
for an additional two (2) years, amend the scope of services, and increase the total
compensation by $500,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $1,500,000.
ID#25-243 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County of Monterey for
Mobile Crisis Services
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution delegating authority to the City Manager to execute a
Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Monterey for the Mobile Crisis
Services Program in an amount not to exceed $390,000 for July 1, 2025 to June 30,
2026.
ID#25-246 Agreement with Future Citizens Foundation dba The First Tee of
Monterey County related to the Twin Creeks Golf Course
Recommendation: Approve a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an agreement between the City of
Salinas and the Future Citizens Foundation (dba The First Tee of Monterey County)
related to the Twin Creeks Municipal Golf Course Sublease to extend the term for one
(1) year through June 30, 2026.
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS, APPOINTMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Receive communication from Councilmembers on reports, appointments and future
agenda items. Councilmember comments are generally limited to three minutes.
ADJOURNMENT
_____________________________
Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk
AGENDA MATERIAL / ADDENDUM
Any addendums will be posted within 72 hours of regular meetings or 24 hours of
special meetings and in accordance with Californian Government Code Section
54954.2 and 54956. City Council agenda reports and other writings distributed to the
legislative body may be viewed at the Salinas City Clerk’s Office, 200 Lincoln Avenue,
Salinas, and are posted on the City’s website at www.cityofsalinas.org in accordance
with California Government Code section 54597.5. The City Council may take action
that is different than the proposed action reflected on the agenda.
Disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services,
may be requested by any person with a disability who requires a modification or
accommodation in order to participate in the meeting. Language interpretation may be
requested as soon as possible but by no later than 5 p.m. of the last business day prior
to the meeting. Requests should be referred to the City Clerk’s Office At 200 Lincoln
Avenue, Salinas, 758-7381, as soon as possible but by no later than 5 p.m. of the last
business day prior to the meeting. Hearing impaired or TTY/TDD text telephone users
City of Salinas Page 6 Printed on 6/13/2025
City Council Meeting Agenda - Final June 17, 2025
may contact the city by dialing 711 for the California Relay Service (CRS) or by
telephoning any other service providers’ CRS telephone number.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
This agenda was posted on June 13, 2025 in the Salinas Rotunda and City's website.
Meetings are streamed live at https://salinas.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx, televised live
on Comcast Channel 25 and on http://www.youtube.com/thesalinaschannel at 4:00 p.m.
on the date of the regularly scheduled meeting and will be broadcast throughout the day
on Friday, Saturday, Monday and Wednesday following the meeting. For the most
up-to-date Broadcast Schedule for The Salinas Channel on Comcast 25, please visit or
subscribe to our Google Calendar located at http://tinyurl.com/SalinasChannel25. All
past City Council meetings may also be viewed on the Salinas Channel on YouTube at
http://www.youtube.com/thesalinaschannel.
City of Salinas Page 7 Printed on 6/13/2025
Get email alerts for Salinas
A daily email when new agendas and minutes are posted.